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A thirsty bird

A thirsty bird

To quench it's thirst this swallowed-tailed kite scoops up water as it skims across the water. Getting more water than it can hold it spews out as it lifts...
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To quench it's thirst this swallowed-tailed kite scoops up water as it skims across the water. Getting more water than it can hold it spews out as it lifts its head
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Aperture 8/1 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 700/1

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Jul, 2016

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